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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS58LRA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expires 18 Dec 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 124,011 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2026 7 Jun 202618 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 123,993 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
19 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 109,710 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2025 7 Jun 202610 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 109,707 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
2 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 100,070 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front flexible brake hoses perished
- Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front outer side wall, and edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front brake discs worn
26 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 100,034 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake discs worn
- Both front flexible brake hoses perished
- Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front outer side wall, and edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 93,568 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- engine cover fitted
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 93,260 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- engine cover fitted
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 87,098 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover fitted
4 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,738 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
29 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 79,945 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
1 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,146 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing unevenly (3.5.1g)
- under-trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded (3.5.1i)
28 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,765 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- ns rear arm slight play os rear arm slight play
5 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,993 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 64,993 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,584 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,335 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2016 7 Jun 202631 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,484 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2015 7 Jun 20265 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,098 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2014 7 Jun 20263 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 23,064 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2013 7 Jun 202630 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 20,789 MI
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LS58LRA was registered on 2008-09-30
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